Christian Foundations

I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. --Acts 20:24

Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, have completed countless races together, including the Boston Marathon and the grueling Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii.

While these are impressive feats, it’s almost unbelievable when you consider that Rick suffers from cerebral palsy and is a quadriplegic!

During their triathlons, Dick pulls his son in a special boat. He cycles with Rick seated on the front of the bike, and then runs with his son in a special wheelchair.

Dick wasn’t particularly athletic when his son, who couldn’t speak, wanted to take part in a five-kilometer benefit race as a young boy. But after seeing his son’s unbridled joy during the race, Dick decided the two should do more together. Today, Team Hoyt regularly finishes in the top quarter of the races they enter.

What drives this loving father to work so hard? He knows that his son Rick doesn’t feel handicapped when they race together.

Isn’t this a beautiful picture of God’s love and concern for you and me? When we’re weak, God is strong. He’s there to push us, pull us, and even carry us through obstacles we cannot conquer on our own.

That’s why we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37)!

Prayer Challenge: Thank God for His fatherly love and that He is always there to push, pull, and carry you in any situation.